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Spent Activated Carbon from Water Treatment from Germany

Regenerable spent activated carbon recovered from municipal water purification plants. HTS 3802.90.50.00 includes spent forms not fitting animal black specifics. Retains partial adsorptive capacity post-use.

Duty Rate — Germany → United States

10%

Rate breakdown

9903.05.3910%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.97, articles the product of a member state of the European Union, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter

Import Tips

• Declare as non-hazardous waste with analysis showing no contaminants above RCRA limits

• Include regeneration certificates to prove usability and avoid Basel Convention scrutiny

• Document prior use to customs; virgin vs spent affects valuation